"We are here today to pay humble tribute to those who were willing to lay down their lives to protect us and to renew a solemn pledge to them, to their loved ones gathered here today, and also to ourselves," said Mayor Bloomberg. "We pledge to always rem - ember what these ten extraordinary men and women did. We pledge to carry on the mission that they so brav - ely advanced, and to protect our City against all the perils it may face. We also must urge Congress to pass the 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, which would provide for necessary research, monitoring, and treatment for first responders."

"Twenty-three police officers were killed on September 11, and since then we have added to this Memorial the names of 18 of their colleagues who succumbed to illnesses that may have been related to the recovery work they courageously performed at Ground Zero and Fresh Kills," said Commissio ner Kelly.

In 2002, the Police Department be - gan monitoring members of the service who worked on September 11 and providing treatment as necessary. All uniformed members of the NYPD who believe they may have 9/11 related symptoms are eligible for an evaluation, as well as treatment and monitoring, at either the NYPD Medical Division or one of two World Trade Center medical monitoring programs at Mt. Sinai Hospital or Bellevue Hos - pital. The ten officers whose names are inscribed on the wall are below.

Captain Edward C. Gilpin served the New York City Police Department for 32 years before his retirement in 2002. He was recognized four times in his career for excellent and meritorious police duty. Captain Gilpin served as Executive Officer of the 9th Precinct and the Manhattan South Task Force, and worked in the Brooklyn Housing Bureau and Police Service Areas 1 and 2 during his career. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane, and son Michael.

Sergeant Claire T. Hanrahan receiv - ed eight medals for excellent and meritorious police duty during her 20-year career with the Department, during which she served in the 19th, 23rd and 25th Precincts as well as in the Street Crime Unit and various divisions of the Narcotics Bureau. Sergeant Han - ra han is survived by her parents, Mat - th ew and Claire; husband Ed; and three children, Justin, Shannon and Kyle.

Sergeant Michael W. Ryan was a 20- year member of the Department with nine recognitions for excellent and meritorious police duty. He was a member of several Detectives Squads, in the 104th, 112th, 114th and 115th Precincts, and worked in Warrants and in the 73rd, 75th, 83rd, 101st, 103rd, and 111th Precincts. During his career Sgt. Ryan made nearly 100 arrests, over half of which were for felony crimes. He is survived by his par ents, Jim and Ann; wife Eileen; sons Liam and Aiden; and daughters Erin and Casey.

Sergeant Edward D. Thompson served the Department for nearly 16 years, in the 6th and 120th Precincts and Intelligence Division Operations and Analysis Section. Sgt. Thompson is survived by his parents, George and Deborah; wife, Justine; and four daugh ters, Jaqueline, Emily, Madison and Abigail.

Detective Sandra Y. Adrian is a 19- year member of the Department with six medals for excellent and meritorious police duty. Before her death in 2006, she served in the Housing and Internal Affairs Bureaus. She is survived by her brother Jaime, and sister Liz.

Detective William J. Holfester was recognized 11 times for excellent and meritorious police duty during his 18- year career.

His work against narcotics crimes in upper Manhattan included 380 arrests, of which 213 were for felony crimes. Detective Holfester also served in the 81st Precinct. Detective Roberto L. Rivera served the Department for nearly 30 years, during which time he received eight medals for excellent and meritorious police duty. He was a member of the Joint Terrorism Task Force, Detectives Bureau Special Investigations Divis ion, and Arson and Explosions Divis ion. Detective Rivera is survived by his wife, Aida; sons Marcus and Roberto; and daughter Doraida.

Police Officer Madeline Carlo work - ed for 15 years in the Housing Bureau and Police Service Areas 5 and 7, in Manhattan and the South Bronx. She is survived by her mother, Maria; children Cynthia and Orlando; and siblings Olga, Mike, Yvonne and Raym - ond.